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The Family Partner provides peer support to family members of youth receiving community-based services through Seneca. The Family Partner must have personal experience raising a child who has received services. These services can include Special Education, Mental Health Services, Human Services such as CPS or Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice or Probation.
The Family Partner draws on his or her own relevant experiences to support families in overcoming the challenges they face. As a crucial part of the Seneca provider team, the Family Partner engages families in services and works with caregivers individually so they can better support the youth in their lives.
Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. Celebrating diversity and creating a culture of inclusion increases creativity, innovation, problem solving, and teamwork. Seneca's agency-wide DEI Advisory Board, Employee Resource Groups, and Language Practice Groups help our employees provide culturally and linguistically relevant services to the families we serve.
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Now Hiring In:
San Jose, CA
Responsibilities:
Provide non-judgmental, unconditional support to children and families participating in the Seneca Programs.
Act as a member of the Family Team, designated as the individual support person to the parent or identified family member.
Assist with coordinating and providing transportation for school, therapy, court hearings, or other pertinent treatment appointments/activities.
Work in coordination with the birth/foster parents (or primary caregiver), Support Counselors, Family Support Facilitators and Community members to participate in all functions of the Child and Family Team, including: planning meetings, assisting in designing treatment plans, assist in writing quarterly reports, and other casework duties as needed.
Submit incident reports other necessary documentation in a timely and complete manner.
Participate in supervision with the Family Partner Supervisor.
Maintain accurate documentation and paperwork including, but not limited to, mental health notes, time sheets, petty cash, and mileage in a timely manner.
Maintain professional behavior at all times, appropriately representing Seneca's mission and philosophy.
Maintain a flexible schedule, which includes evenings and at least one weekend day per week.
Qualifications:
Personal experience raising a child who has been the recipient of services
Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred
An Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience or interest in working with families
Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings and weekend days
Own a vehicle, California driver's license, and auto insurance
Clear TB test, fingerprints, and any other mandatory State/Federal licensing or certification requirements
Ability to work as a team player and with a diverse population
Good writing and organizational skills
Hours
Full-time
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and chiropractic coverage, partially paid premiums for dependents, and a 403(b) retirement plan
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan.
Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.
403b Retirement Plan.
4 weeks flexible paid time off
Questions? Please, visit our website at: www.senecafoa.org or call Seneca's Human Resources Department at: (510) 317-1437. Follow Seneca on social media for company updates, news, and career opportunities!
Employment opportunities are, and shall be open to all qualified applicants solely on the basis of their experience, aptitudes and abilities. It is the policy of Seneca Family of Agencies to grant equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, Vietnam Era Veteran status, age, religion, political affiliation, gender or sexual orientation. Seneca is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We welcome candidates that will promote and value diversity and exercise teamwork and collaboration.
